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Mandy · 10-01-2013, 04:14 PM

Searched the forums but couldn't find it (RC is kinda 2 letters), so sorry if it's a repost.

Not going to lie, I want one. But it's kind of steep at $430 if you want it fully assembled and functional (with remote and goodies).

Luis_GT · 10-01-2013, 04:18 PM

430... steep? you clearly have never been in this hobby... I've probably spent 2 grand between my HPI Super RS4 and Traxxas Sportmaxx... and that was back in 2005

Mandy · 10-01-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_GT

430... steep? you clearly have never been in this hobby...

That I have not; I've been thinking about picking one up, but when I'm torn between what would equate to a car payment as opposed to a toy car, I'm inclined to put the money towards the real thing.

It's on my Christmas list though.

OICU812 · 10-01-2013, 05:33 PM

Good RC stuff is like anything, get what ya pay for. One of my hobbies is large electric RC helis, most are worth 4-6 grand each when done with hq equipment. Cars same gig as mentioned getting into higher end stuff 1.5-2 grand easily... So ya 430 is well..cheap.

This one you show is brushed with a simple radio. If you modded it to brushless esc, motor, quality radio and say 2-3 lipos you're already getting close to a grand.

bestwheelbase · 10-01-2013, 07:45 PM

Tamiya stuff rocks, and their "expert built" series is cool, but don't be afraid to build your own. We snapped photos of our build last year. Clicking on the picture will take you to the thread.

6speed_Sam · 10-01-2013, 09:09 PM

I bought a clear HPI frs body and a new Tamiya ta-06 chassis that I'll be building to look like my real car.

Boostedpro · 10-01-2013, 10:36 PM

I did a hpi sprint 2 sport and bought a FRS body so it looks like my whiteout. I even installed a light kit, just have to get some extra LEDs for the front and rear fogs.

bestwheelbase · 10-01-2013, 10:43 PM

Alright, this isn't related to the 1:10 scale remote controlled FRS, but this shows what fun Tamiya is all about!

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Tj0DDg4pM"]TAMIYA NISSAN Be-1ã€€ãƒŸãƒ‹å››é§†ãƒ»ãƒ‹ãƒƒã‚µãƒ³ Be-1 - YouTube[/ame]

campy · 10-01-2013, 11:11 PM

Is it possible to get rwd drifting rc cars? Or is there not enough weight to hold a slide?

Sonolin · 10-01-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Boostedpro

I did a hpi sprint 2 sport and bought a FRS body so it looks like my whiteout. I even installed a light kit, just have to get some extra LEDs for the front and rear fogs.

Yea that's a cheap way to go about it if you are interested

Be warned though RC's can get very expensive.

I was subscribed to a member on this forum who was doing a drift FR-S R/C and he did a great job on his car. I think it got buried in threads though

. It definitely got me wanting to start one myself.

boredom.is.me · 10-01-2013, 11:17 PM

My build made front page. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ht=1%3A10+mini

CrazyWookiee · 10-01-2013, 11:22 PM

Here's my mini replica. Tamiya TT01E

boredom.is.me · 10-01-2013, 11:24 PM

@CrazyWookiee

There's no Gramlight 57Xtreme RC wheels!!!

That's all I need to match my car.

Calidrifter · 10-01-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

@CrazyWookiee

There's no Gramlight 57Xtreme RC wheels!!!

That's all I need to match my car.

pfft someone needs to learn how to internet better.

http://rc-art.net/product_eng/4571113629298

10-01-2013, 04:14 PM	#1
Mandy I came from a motorbike Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Firestorm 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: FL, US Posts: 447 Thanks: 243 Thanked 390 Times in 124 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	R/C FR-S Searched the forums but couldn't find it (RC is kinda 2 letters), so sorry if it's a repost. Not going to lie, I want one. But it's kind of steep at $430 if you want it fully assembled and functional (with remote and goodies).

10-01-2013, 09:09 PM	#6
6speed_Sam Thumper Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 250 Thanks: 97 Thanked 59 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought a clear HPI frs body and a new Tamiya ta-06 chassis that I'll be building to look like my real car. __________________ Car is gone - parts for sale

10-01-2013, 11:22 PM	#12
CrazyWookiee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 546 Thanks: 375 Thanked 349 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Here's my mini replica. Tamiya TT01E __________________ "I'm the real Peter Lau" - Peter Lau

10-01-2013, 04:18 PM	#2
Luis_GT Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2002 BMW 530i, 10 Series FR-S Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 3,404 Thanks: 3,416 Thanked 3,334 Times in 1,754 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	430... steep? you clearly have never been in this hobby... I've probably spent 2 grand between my HPI Super RS4 and Traxxas Sportmaxx... and that was back in 2005

10-01-2013, 07:45 PM	#5
bestwheelbase Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1985 P-Type Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 3,710 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 2,058 Times in 1,098 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Tamiya stuff rocks, and their "expert built" series is cool, but don't be afraid to build your own. We snapped photos of our build last year. Clicking on the picture will take you to the thread.

10-01-2013, 10:36 PM	#7
Boostedpro Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: CNJ Posts: 106 Thanks: 20 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did a hpi sprint 2 sport and bought a FRS body so it looks like my whiteout. I even installed a light kit, just have to get some extra LEDs for the front and rear fogs.

10-01-2013, 10:43 PM	#8
bestwheelbase Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1985 P-Type Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 3,710 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 2,058 Times in 1,098 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Alright, this isn't related to the 1:10 scale remote controlled FRS, but this shows what fun Tamiya is all about! [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Tj0DDg4pM"]TAMIYA NISSAN Be-1ã€€ãƒŸãƒ‹å››é§†ãƒ»ãƒ‹ãƒƒã‚µãƒ³ Be-1 - YouTube[/ame]

10-01-2013, 11:11 PM	#9
campy No rice, no life Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,143 Thanks: 266 Thanked 1,019 Times in 388 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it possible to get rwd drifting rc cars? Or is there not enough weight to hold a slide?

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